Private foundation · EIN 85-4198356 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wheeler Blackbeach Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $135K total, median $25K. 80% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$135K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NV
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Roam HumanitarianHeber City, UTUnrestricted$50K
Mariposa FoundationReno, NVUnrestricted$25K
Veterans Guest House IncReno, NVUnrestricted$25K
Sierra Nevada BalletReno, NVUnrestricted$25K
Nevada Interfaith AssociationReno, NVUnrestricted$10K

By state: Nevada 4 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Wheeler Blackbeach Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of Kurt Wheeler, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Wheeler Blackbeach Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wheeler Blackbeach Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $135K across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Wheeler Blackbeach Foundation give?

Nevada (4 grants), Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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